US7654544B2 - Air deflector arrangement for a vehicle - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to an air deflector for a vehicle and, more particularly, to an air deflector for a motor vehicle underbody component.
- vehicle fuel efficiency continues to be an important design consideration for today's automotive manufacturers.
- several aspects of a vehicle contribute to its fuel economy performance including, but not limited to, aerodynamic performance of a vehicle exterior.
- a focus for improving aerodynamic performance of the vehicle exterior is often on the exterior body shape.
- a vehicle exterior body design typically balances aesthetics with aerodynamic performance in an effort to maximize fuel efficiency.
- One example of such balancing would be with a vehicle grill where aerodynamic performance as well as vehicle aesthetics and air flow performance for radiator cooling are balanced.
- automotive manufacturers need to consider other aspects of a vehicle exterior for fuel efficiency improvements, such as a vehicle underbody.
- the air deflector for a vehicle underbody.
- the air deflector includes a fairing having a general convex shape over a width of the fairing and extending a length of the fairing.
- the fairing is arranged to be affixed to an open end of a generally U-shaped vehicle underbody component to reduce aerodynamic drag experienced during operation of the vehicle.
- the fairing further comprises a plurality of integrated clips positioned on opposite ends of the width of the fairing, the clips arranged to snap over flanged ends of the generally U-shaped vehicle underbody component.
- the air deflector is arranged to be affixed to a generally U-shaped rear suspension system lower control arm.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an air deflector arrangement affixed to a vehicle underbody in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up view of the air deflector arrangement of FIG. 1 in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of FIG. 2 along line A-A in accordance with the present invention.
- FIGS. 1-3 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an air deflector arrangement 10 in accordance with the present invention.
- the air deflector arrangement 10 includes a fairing 20 that is arranged to be affixed to a vehicle underbody component to reduce aerodynamic drag experienced during vehicle operation.
- a vehicle underbody contains components such as frame or suspension members that are formed in a U-shape with an open end of the U-shape facing downward or away from the vehicle underbody. These such components are generally in the air stream during vehicle operation and reduce aerodynamic efficiency.
- fairing 20 is arranged to be affixed to a lower control arm 30 of a rear multilink suspend system 40 to reduce such aerodynamic drag.
- fairing 20 is generally shaped to substantially mimic a mating perimeter shape of the lower control arm 30 .
- the fairing 20 can be of a shape different that a mating member and also be attached to other vehicle underbody components to reduce aerodynamic drag without departing from the present invention.
- fairing 20 includes a generally convex shape 50 across a width of the fairing and the convex shape 50 generally spans a length of the fairing.
- the general convex shape 50 curves outward of an open end 60 of the suspension lower control arm 30 and contributes to improving aerodynamic efficiency of the air deflector arrangement 10 .
- lower suspension control arm 30 has a general U-shape with the open end 60 of the U-shape facing downward.
- the general U-shape is formed by two leg members 70 , 80 spaced apart by a connecting member 90 .
- Lower suspension control arm 30 also includes flanges 95 positioned at each end of leg members 70 , 80 , respectively. Flanges 95 are generally perpendicular to their respective leg members 70 , 80 are run a substantial length of suspension lower control arm 30 .
- Fairing 20 includes a plurality of integrated plastic clips 100 formed as a one piece unit with the fairing and arranged to snap over flanges 95 to affix fairing 20 to lower suspension control arm 30 .
- fairing 20 is a plastic component formed by plastic injection molding. It is also envisioned that fairing 20 can be constructed by other materials and/or use separately attached clips without departing from the present invention.
- Integrally formed plastic clips 100 include an angled surface 110 arranged to initially engage flanges 100 upon affixing fairing 20 to suspension control arm 30 . Angled surface 110 in connection with clips 100 being flexible, provides an ability for clips 100 to slide and flex over flanges 100 or, put another way, snap over flanges 100 and hold fairing 20 against lower suspension control arm 30 .
- the air deflector arrangement of the present invention provides a more aerodynamic vehicle underbody by reducing aerodynamic drag.
- the air deflector arrangement includes the fairing that can be constructed of plastic thereby providing a relatively lightweight and inexpensive component for reducing aerodynamic drag.
- the fairing can be easily affixed to a lower suspension control arm using the integral snap clips and therefore not having to use any separate fasteners.
- the integral snap clips provide for simple and efficient assembly during a vehicle manufacturing process.
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